Alaska Chapter of ASA

2006 Meeting

Juneau, Alaska July

 

Guest Speaker and Short Course July 2006:

by Drs. Jennifer Hoeting and Geof Givens of Colorado State University

Computational Statistics: Methods for Monte Carlo Integration and Optimization

This course will focus on two important components of statistical computing: Monte Carlo integration strategies and optimization methods.  We will survey a variety of techniques, ranging from classic to state-of-the-art.  The course will be based on the book Computational Statistics, by Givens and Hoeting (Wiley), which covers these and other topics in greater detail.  The course will include some examples from R software.  Students should bring a laptop and have familiarized themselves with basic R commands and R programming before taking the course. The course will be starting at 8:30 in the morning of July 18th and last two days.

Conference Costs
The cost of this year's conference will be $160 for sponsored participants, $60 for non-sponsored, and free for students. This cost covers both the short course and the sessions. You do not have to be a member to attend.

Registration click here

Questions If you have any questions contact: randy_mullen@fishgame.state.ak.us

Current Agenda

to be announced

Accommodations:

For those flying in from out of town, a block of rooms have been set aside at the Prospector Hotel (1-800-478-5866), but you must reserve 30 or more days in advance to get the reduced rate ($120). In addition, students may be interested in the Driftwood Inn for a less expensive hotel alternative.